The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a 5-year, $306,890 CAREER grant to the University of Notre Dame's Notre Dame Research Division, through the agency's Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program. The grant supports the development of "hybrid bronzes", which are organic-inorganic materials that integrate metal oxide layers with tunable molecular functions. This research aims to elucidate structure-property relationships governing the electronic behavior of these materials to inform their implementation in energy technologies like solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells. The project will also train students and create educational resources to lower barriers in STEM fields. Through this NSF MPS award, the University of Notre Dame will leverage its expertise in materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology to advance this innovative platform for energy-related applications.
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